Applications from eligible overseas students for the Equity and Merit Scholarship are now being accepted by the University of Manchester. This scholarship offers living expenses, visas, and return foreign flights for students studying in Manchester in addition to full tuition fees. Academically gifted individuals who have the potential to make a substantial contribution to sustainable development in their native countries are the target audience for the Equity and Merit Scholarships.
The University of Manchester is renowned throughout the world for its exceptional teaching and provides excellent facilities and a broad selection of degrees.
All self-sponsored applicants from outside the EU who have been offered a spot in a master’s program at the Global Development Institute (GDI) are qualified. Read this page for information on eligibility, benefits, and application processes if you’re interested in this position.
Host Country: UK
Opportunity Type: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Selected African Countries
Financial coverage: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Accommodation | Travel Costs
Eligibility Criteria:
- Make a study offer to attend Manchester University.
- fulfil the prerequisites to be considered for a postgraduate degree at the university.
- possess citizenship in Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zimbabwe; additionally, you cannot have studied abroad in the past (training lasting less than six months is exempt).
- possess a minimum of two years’ worth of work experience in a field linked to your study choice (volunteering or unpaid internships excluded).
- Obtain a bachelor’s degree from an institution that places you in the top 10% of your class and has an overall good grade (graduated before September 2023).
- Make a firm decision to go back home and show that you have what it takes to make a meaningful contribution to your nation’s future.
- Make a clear plan for how your studies at Manchester will advance both the community and your professional life.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive financial assistance is offered by the University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship, which includes: Full tuition cost coverage for the length of the study program.
- For those who want to attend classes on the Manchester campus, the scholarship also includes:
- International travel to and from Manchester in return.
- living costs to cover the cost of housing, food, and other essentials.
- Obtaining a visa is necessary to enable students to live and study in the UK lawfully.
Deadline: August 31, 2024
